Optimax TechnologyTPE:3051 73 Gross Margin % is 33.67% as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 24.65. GuruFocus rates TPE:3051 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$25.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Optimax Technology ranks better than 64.88% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Optimax Technology had a gross margin of 33.67% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Optimax Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Optimax Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optimax Technology's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Optimax Technology's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Optimax Technology Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Optimax Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optimax Technology's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) has a Gross Margin % of 33.67% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Optimax Technology and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 24.65. Over the past decade, Optimax Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.17 to 36.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimax Technology ranks #863 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Optimax Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Optimax Technology's current Gross Margin % of 33.67% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 24.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.17 to a high of 36.75. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Optimax Technology's value of 33.67% is 37.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optimax Technology ranks #863 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Optimax Technology has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimax Technology's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optimax Technology ranks #863 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Optimax Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Optimax Technology's value of 33.67% is 37.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Optimax Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.17 to 36.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.65 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Optimax Technology has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.54, based on 2,457 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Optimax Technology's current Gross Margin % of 33.67% is 37.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Optimax Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optimax Technology's current Gross Margin % is 33.67%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 24.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optimax Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$25.70, compared to a current price of NT$25.20 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.67%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 24.65 and 37.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Optimax Technology's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optimax Technology (TPE:3051), the current Gross Margin % is 33.67% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$25.20 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$25.70.
GuruFocus considers Optimax Technology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3051:
Gross Margin %: 33.67% (37% above median its 10-year median of 24.65)
GF Value™: NT$25.70 vs. price of NT$25.20 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.2% above the Hardware median (#863 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3051 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optimax Technology Corp operates in the electronics component industry. The company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacturing and selling of polarizers. The company offers products for twisted nematics LCDs, super twisted nematic LCDs, and other products.
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